Christian X Stamp Appraisal

Denmark 15 Ore King Christian X Postage Stamp

This is a rectangular, imperforate postage stamp from Denmark, featuring the profile of King Christian X, facing right. The stamp is predominantly lavender or purple in color, with the king's portrait enclosed within a circular frame. Surrounding the portrait are decorative elements, possibly wreaths or intricate patterns. The word "DANMARK" is visible across the top of the circular frame, indicating its country of origin. Below the portrait, the denomination "15 ORE 15" is clearly displayed in a sans-serif font, with "ORE" positioned centrally between the two "15"s. The stamp has a classic design, typical of early 20th-century European postage. The edges appear to be perforated, but the full extent of the perforations and their condition is not perfectly clear due to the angle and placement in a stamp album or on another surface. A notable feature is a heavy, dark circular cancellation mark obscuring parts of the King's face and the top left portion of the stamp, indicating it has been used. The cancellation mark is black and applied in a way that suggests a circular date stamp or similar postal device. There are some minor visible condition issues, such as slight discoloration around the edges and potentially some creasing or wear associated with its age and use. The printing quality appears to be consistent with governmental philatelic production of its era. This stamp likely dates from the reign of King Christian X, which would place its estimated age between 1912 and 1947.